crudo

noun

cru·​do ˈkrü-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce crudo (audio)
plural crudos
: a dish of sliced, seasoned, uncooked seafood often served with a sauce

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The Henrietta roast chicken (with a Caesar panzanella), tuna crudo (in an electric citrus vinaigrette) and beef tartare (with romesco on toast) have become menu staples everywhere. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Day’s catch crudo with honeydew, pickled pineapple, lime caviar and avocado. Lela London, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026 For example, his hamachi crudo swaps traditional ginger for pickled local magnolia flowers, and replaces the standard raw-fish dressing with tisane, a grain tea with origins in Greece and China. Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 27 May 2026 Highlights include the raw sampler—mussels blanketed in a thick puree of herbs, scallop crudo bathed in homemade almond milk—and a bouillabaisse accompanied by insanely crunchy cheesy bread for sopping. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for crudo

Word History

Etymology

Italian, raw, from Latin crudus

First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crudo was in 2000

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“Crudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crudo. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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